Organizations That Want to Develop High Reliability and a Culture

question 1

Multiple Choice

Organizations that want to develop high reliability and a culture of safety need to take specific actions to do so. Nurses are aware too that they have a very important role in helping to promote a culture of safety in their organization. Which statements below show the nurses' understanding of their role in assisting to promote a culture of safety in their workplace? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "Too many accidents are occurring. It's our manager's fault because she does not staff properly!"
• B) "It is important to review incident reports of errors or near misses."
• C) "It is important that all employees speak up if unsafe practices are witnessed."
• D) "We have decided to create a brochure on safety assessment tips for seniors being discharged into the community."

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process through which a conditioned response decreases or disappears over time as it is no longer reinforced or paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Avoidance Behavior

Actions taken to prevent or avoid the occurrence of an unpleasant stimulus or scenario.

Delay

A period of time before an event or action takes place.

Aversive Event

An unpleasant or harmful event or stimulus that an organism seeks to avoid or escape.